Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch (1672)

The Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch, a significant event during the Franco-Dutch War, took place in the Dutch city of 's-Hertogenbosch starting on April 30, 1672. The city was abandoned by the French after an unsuccessfull siege.

Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch (1672)
Part of Franco-Dutch War

Louis XIV crossing the Rhine
DateApril 30, 1672 - September 14, 1672
Location
s-Hertogenbosch , Dutch Republic
Result French victory
Belligerents
 France
  Dutch Republic
Commanders and leaders
Kingdom of France Louis XIV Dutch Republic William of Orange
Casualties and losses
unknown unknown

Background

On the 6th of April 1672, France declared war on the Dutch Republic . Louis XIV sought to expand the territory of the French crown, targeting strategic territories that the French King desired to acquire. The Dutch Republic, a significant economic power with a strong navy and control over crucial trade routes, posed competition to France. Louis XIV aimed to weaken the Dutch economy and capture Dutch trading territories to enhance the French economy. Additionally, the Dutch Republic challenged France's dominance in Europe, prompting Louis XIV to try to assert French superiority.

Battle

French troops led by Louis XIV, conducted a siege of the fortified Dutch city of s-Hertogenbosch. The French army, assisted by a well-organised artillery established siege lines and trenches and fortifications to encircle the Dutch city. They bombarded s-Hertogenbosch's defended furthermore, the French launched assaults on the city’s fortifications. The Dutch defenders , under command of William III of Orange, mounted a spirited defence, engaging into a fierce brawl in an attempt to recoil the French forces. After several months of severe combat, the French eventually broke into s-Hertogenbosch.

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